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Brian Schatz

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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since December 26, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Schatz has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and education during his time in office. He succeeded Daniel Akaka and has been an advocate for renewable energy and environmental protection, reflecting Hawaii's unique ecological challenges and opportunities.

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May 27, 2026

President Trump’s reckless threat makes Americans less safe, further destabilizes our nation and economy, and puts at greater risk U.S. service members.

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May 27, 2026

It’s unconscionable to threaten the lives of so many people – grandparents, children, families – simply because they were born in Iran.

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May 27, 2026

This is not strength. Intentionally destroying the power, water, or basic infrastructure upon which tens of millions of civilians depend... would constitute a war crime.

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May 27, 2026

We speak today with one voice and one purpose: to condemn President Trump's threat to extinguish an entire civilization.

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May 27, 2026

Don't let anybody tell you there's not enough money. What there is not enough of is moral clarity.

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May 27, 2026

People are paying more for gas, for utilities, for food, for housing, for health care – for every single aspect of their lives.

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May 27, 2026

We write to demand that you reverse this proposal and put the funds to their intended use to save lives and advance U.S. interests as directed by Congress last year.

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May 27, 2026

AI is an incredibly powerful tool – it’s everywhere, and it poses real risks for kids. We’ve seen reports of AI chatbots encouraging kids to hurt themselves and for some, they’re replacing real life relationships, isolating kids from their…

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May 27, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding.

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May 27, 2026

Recovering from a disaster of this magnitude will take months and years.

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May 27, 2026

Hawai‘i experienced its worst flooding in more than 20 years last month. But amid the devastation wrought by the relentless rain, Hawai‘i’s aloha spirit prevailed.

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May 27, 2026

It’s also a reminder that when both parties choose to work together, Congress can keep critical services funded and functioning.

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May 27, 2026

Today’s bipartisan vote in the House will mean DHS can finally reopen.

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May 27, 2026

A free press is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy – and it’s vital that we protect and defend it, at home and abroad.

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May 27, 2026

We fought for this money in Washington because we knew that for Maui to recover fully, it needed its people. And what people need above all else is the security of a stable home.

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May 27, 2026

While there is still more work to do, we can’t wait to celebrate its opening.

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May 27, 2026

It’s exciting to see a project like this begin to take shape.

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May 27, 2026

This will be a special place for people to come together, a first-of-its-kind home for hula halau across Maui to practice and share their craft and Native Hawaiian culture.

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May 27, 2026

Congratulations to the UH men’s volleyball team on an incredible championship win! Our team battled all season long, played with heart, and showed what Hawai?i volleyball is all about. We’re all proud of you. Go ‘Bows!

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May 27, 2026

I’m just trying to figure out – for those of us on the left and the right – who are wary of regime change war... why is this any different?

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May 27, 2026

There are data points that seem to indicate that we did not see all of this coming.

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May 27, 2026

Science should be nonpartisan, regardless of administration.

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May 27, 2026

But if you empower the FTC to go after the payment processors, then they would have a perfect right to go and say, ‘You may not work with these offshore shops if they are not complying with federal law having to do with micro prop bets.’

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